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National Gallery of Canada

The National Gallery pairs Canadian, Indigenous and international art with Moshe Safdie's glass-and-granite architecture. The Great Hall and river-facing setting make the building part of the museum experience.

National Gallery of Canada

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Why go

Move between gallery rooms and the glass circulation spaces to compare collected art with views back over the capital. The contrast between spacious architecture and close-looking gallery rooms rewards choosing a few collections, then returning to the public areas for a view of the city.

What to look for

  • Glass circulation spaces frame views toward the river and Parliament.

Useful to know

  • Check current exhibitions and allow a separate block for gallery rooms beyond the outdoor sculpture.

Your next visit

Estimated · Declared scenario and planning estimates; no live opening, weather, queue or booking service.

Outdoor visit · 10–15 min

Public-space walk and exterior observation only; no interior, garden, tower or ticketed admission included. Durations and walking are estimates. Check temporary restrictions and park or market opening times.

Outdoor visit · 30–75 min

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